Sales Engineer Robotics Automation

WR Engineering; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Engineer specializing in Automation & Robotics to work closely with major OEMs in various sectors including automotive and medical. The ideal candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in technical sales along with a proactive approach. This position offers a salary range of £30K - £50K and includes a car allowance. The role is based in Stirchley, United Kingdom.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Car allowance £4,800

Lunchtime finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical sales roles is beneficial.
• Confident with a full driving license.
• Experience in automotive, medical, or food industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head of Sales for customer proposals and pricing.
• Identify and drive business opportunities through various channels.
• Manage customer and supplier issues effectively.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Proactive communication

Technical competency

Education

HNC or graduate degree in engineering, electrical, mechanical, automation, business or mechatronics

Job description

Sales Engineer - Automation & Robotics

This innovative company works at the tech end of the manufacturing industry as leaders in the design and production of advanced automation solutions, working with market-leading customers across sectors such as automotive, medical & food production. They included automated systems, robots, and drones.

You must already live near Birmingham to be considered for this role and without requiring sponsorship in the future.

Salary £30K - £50K DoE
Car allowance £4,800

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, commercially minded engineer keen to work at the cutting edge of the automation revolution in a company where the Head of Sales started as an apprentice.

The vacancy would suit a degree-qualified engineer or tech-savvy Business graduate with a passion for sales and technology and the gravitas to present technical solutions to global manufacturing OEMs.

Role

• Working closely with Head of Sales for the preparation of customer proposals, negotiation of pricing.
• Proactively identify business opportunities and drive opportunities through telephone, Teams, and in-person meetings/presentations.
• Work with major OEMs and their supply chains within automotive, food production and medical product manufacturing sectors.
• Identify and follow up leads for new business opportunities.
• Effectively manage customer and supplier issues.
• Provide input and support marketing initiatives and trade shows to actively promote the company.

Whilst this isn't a highly target-focused sales job, we do require someone confident to be proactive and work on their own initiative. Full product training and support will be provided.

Requirements

• HNC or graduate degree in engineering, electrical, mechanical, automation, business or mechatronics - essential.
• Previous technical sales experience - internal sales, field sales engineer, technical sales, account manager - beneficial.
• Confident, proactive, technically competent.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience selling into the automotive, medical or food manufacturing industry is beneficial.

Package

• Salary £30K - £50K DoE
• Car allowance £4,800
• 25 days holiday
• Hours 38 per week. Lunchtime finish Friday's

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.